Best Buy & Hold Book?

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I would like to have a list of the best "Buy & Hold" real estate investment strategy books. I've been through several in my career, but I still haven't come across one I would consider truly exceptional when it comes to describing the best processes, strategies, and tools one can use when trying to build wealth through creating and growing a rental property portfolio. I know there must be a ton of great reads out there... Any suggestions?

Michael J. · Answer

I really like Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller, more of a general REI book and Hold, mentioned above by Gary's company also, Hold is a lot more buy and hold focused and has a lot of good and practical info like the property evaluation sheet.

Another book I am in the process of reading and have heard a lot of good things is Landloridng on Autopilot by Mike Butler.

Landlording is also a must have book for anyone that manages properties.

Landlords Troubleshooter is also very good to read.

The Landlords Kit by Jeffrey Taylor is also a great book for forms and processes.

David Krulac · Answer

I'd second anything by John Schaub.

and add "Buy & hold" by David Schumacher

and if you're buying and holding you'll be a landlord so I'd recommend

"Landlording" by Leigh Robinson

Larry K. · Answer

Either book by Matthew Martinez

• Two years to a Million (I know it sounds guruish but it is not)

and/or

• Investing in Apartment Buildings

I have read many and found his to really provide the information I was seeking

James Syed · Answer

@Clayton Mobley

Welcome to BP.

I have read over 350 books in real estate investing. Doing this since 2007.

There are so many books. I'd mention a few in buy and hold strategy.

a. What every real estate investor needs to about cash flow by Frank Gallenilli

b. Real estate investing for dummies.

c. Checklist for buying houses and apartment buildings by John T Reed.

Hope it helps.

Tyrus Shivers · Answer

@Clayton Mobley

HOLD, How to Find, Buy, and Rent Houses for Wealth by Steve Chader, Jennice Doty, Jim Mckissack and Linda Mckissack.

Very pratical and informational.

Randy S. · Answer

thank you for this post. Bookmarked!

Matt R. · Answer

Hi Clayton, this is not exactly a buy and hold real estate book but it is a great business book for buy and hold investors. "Built to Last" it profiles case studies of companies that are built to last because of their philosophy. For example, did you know American Express was initially a shipping company like FedEx? Stuff like that....

thanks again,

Matt

Clayton Mobley · Answer

Great suggestions in here. Thanks everyone!

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